The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,300
 Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.13 %
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft